Today, Reps. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) held a press conference to discuss the recent announcement that the Commonwealth of Virginia will end reciprocity agreements and stop recognizing concealed carry gun permits from 25 states, including Tennessee. The announcement was made on December 22, 2015 by Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring.
Rep. Roe released… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today announcing those receiving congressional nominations from his office to the United States Service Academies:
“One of my highest honors and privileges as a Congressman is to nominate a limited number of deserving young men and women to United States Service Academies. I am proud to recommend each of these… Read more »
A Year of Ideas and a Bold, Pro-Growth Agenda
For several days each year, Republicans and House Democrats gather for separate annual policy retreats. At the Republican retreat, which was last week, Republican members of the House and Senate joined together in an effort to sort out our bold, pro-growth agenda for this year.
Five areas in which we are planning to make a mark are… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s announcement that it is halting new coal mining leases on federal lands:
“This announcement is nothing more than the latest front in President Obama’s ongoing war on coal and coal-dependent jobs, the impacts of which are not only felt in the coalfields but also in industries… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that Dr. Abrar Qureshi, Neil Evans, David Walker, and Dr. Doug Edmonds will serve as the Ninth District judges for the Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for high school students to display their talents, engage their creativity, and encourage their participation in STEM (Science,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Carroll and Grayson counties as well as the city of Galax are being designated part of the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). This designation will enable Carroll, Grayson, and Galax to receive federal resources to further the coordination and… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address:
“Tonight, the President spoke about the economy as if it were strong, but the fact of the matter is he has crippled our region’s economy in more than one way with his policies.”
“Additionally, the President’s remarks on foreign policy were simply sad. … Read more »
Defending the Second Amendment Rights of Law-Abiding Citizens
As you may know, last week President Obama released a set of executive actions relating to firearms. These include a number of rule changes, additional staffing and funding for certain initiatives, and recommendations to state and federal officials, among other things.
Many Ninth District residents contacted my office… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act (H.R. 3762) which, among other things, includes the first broad repeal of Obamacare that will be sent to President Obama’s desk as well as provisions eliminating federal funding for Planned Parenthood:
“The Democrats drafted Obamacare… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s executive actions on firearms:
“I am still reviewing in detail President Obama’s latest actions, but thus far, it doesn’t appear that they would address many if not all of the recent tragedies we have witnessed. The Bill of Rights protects the inalienable rights that this country and its… Read more »
